Bioderma Sébium Hydra for combination skin
Glycerin
Ceramide Np
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Allantoin
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your combination skin, as glycerin and paraffinum liquidum hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, but it lacks specialized ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
- While it provides general hydration benefits, the formula does not directly address your primary concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsThis moisturizer is highly praised for its ability to intensely hydrate and soothe acne-prone skin that is undergoing drying treatments, with users frequently noting its non-comedogenic properties and skin-softening effects. A moderate number of users with naturally oily skin find it too heavy for daytime use, and a low number report issues with pilling, packaging, or fragrance.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “healed my dry skin”
- “relieves tightness immediately”
- “intensely moisturizing”
- “saved my skin on Accutane”
Non-comedogenic formula Often Mentioned
- “doesn't clog pores”
- “no new breakouts”
- “safe for acne-prone skin”
- “didn't aggravate my acne”
Soothing and calming Often Mentioned
- “reduces redness”
- “soothes irritation”
- “calming product”
- “stops the burning sensation”
Skin softening effect Sometimes Noted
- “leaves skin soft”
- “smooth texture”
- “restores suppleness”
- “eliminates rough patches”
Greasy or shiny finish Sometimes Noted
- “leaves a shine”
- “too greasy for day”
- “oily film”
- “looks shiny under makeup”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “hard to squeeze”
- “rigid tube”
- “waste of product”
- “impossible to get empty”
Pilling or flaking Rarely Noted
- “peels off in clumps”
- “flakes after an hour”
- “rolls under makeup”
- “pills if you rub it”
Unpleasant fragrance Rarely Noted
- “strong scent”
- “perfumed”
- “irritating smell”
- “wish it was unscented”
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Questions and answers
How well does Sébium Hydra work for combination skin?
Bioderma Sébium Hydra offers moderate moisturizing for combination skin, helping hydrate and protect the skin barrier, but it lacks specialized ingredients for oil control on oily areas. Combination skin needs ingredients that provide hydration and brightness while reducing oily shine without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and paraffinum liquidum make this cream a moderate fit by providing hydration and strengthening your skin barrier. However, because combination skin also needs oil control to manage shiny areas, this type of product works best when it includes ingredients that target oily shine while keeping skin balanced.
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What do Ceramides do for combination skin?
Ceramides help balance combination skin by supporting the skin barrier in dry areas without feeling heavy on oily zones, keeping the skin smooth and comfortable. They play an essential role in maintaining the outer water barrier, and a moisturizer with ceramides and light hydrators works well for this skin type.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after your cleansing toner, or you can use it as a standard moisturizer step in the morning and evening. It provides moderate hydration for your combination skin, but to better care for your skin, this type of product needs specialized ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the moisturizer first to help reduce potential irritation. Using a barrier-enhancing moisturizer with retinol may improve skin comfort and help your skin tolerate the treatment better.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily to keep your combination skin hydrated and comfortable. Daily application helps maintain skin barrier resilience and is unlikely to cause irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause irritation on combination skin, as it has a safe profile with no harsh ingredients. However, because it contains mineral oil and has an average fit for your skin, it may leave a greasy or shiny finish on your oily areas, so combination skin often needs a lighter moisturizer that helps control oil.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment safely on the thin skin around the eyes and on your body, as its gentle formula provides good general hydration without causing irritation. Products used in these areas need to feel light and contain soothing ingredients like glycerin and ceramides to keep skin soft and comfortable.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical application of a cream containing 2.5% glycyrrhetinic acid significantly reduced thigh fat thickness and circumference compared to placebo in healthy women.
Steroids, 2005A dermo-cosmetic formula containing 2% enoxolone significantly reduced erythema at 24 hours and pain at 30 minutes following non-ablative fractional laser treatment in 10 healthy subjects compared to a moisturizer control.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical application of B-Resorcinol and Glycyrrhetinic acid effectively lightens hand solar lentigines after 4 weeks of treatment both with and without prior fractional laser photothermolysis, showing no statistical difference between the two approaches.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2016Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum Huile Minerale Mineral Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dipropylene Glycol, Xylitol, Bis-Peg Ppg-16 16 Peg Ppg-16 16 Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Disodium Edta, Allantoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Propylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Bromide, Ceramide Np, Rhamnose, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Dodecyl Gallate, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Parfum
Behind this fit score
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